NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4523 Carpinteria Ave Unit B Carpinteria, CA 93013

Old Town Carpinteria Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $948,488 - $1,143,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,428 Sq Ft
697 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 15, 2016

Last sale price $593,000 $415 Per Sq Ft

Est. 73% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,714 / mo

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Property is near park, public transit, shops, and bus stop
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Mountain View
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of April 2016

The VERY desirable Beach Grove complex is nestled between the gorgeous Carpinteria Mountains & the World Famous Carpinteria Beach. This spacious townhouse is towards the quiet back of the complex. Updated kitchen and master bath, cathedral ceilings & walk-in closets in both bdrm suites, sunny view deck off both bdrms, sunny tiled patio off the living area, and some new paint. Path to the Beach!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Spechler

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00552664 Listed on: 01/22/2016

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Debbie Murphy

Murphy King Real Estate License #00580025

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 697

HOA Fees

  • $510 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Carport

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,428 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Mountain Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom

Home Security

Schools

  • Aliso Elementary School
  • Carp. Jr. Middle School
  • Carp. Sr. High School

Additional Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is near park, public transit, shops, and bus stop
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-920-036

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, earthquake insurance, trash, prop mgmt, comm area maint, exterior maint
  • 69 Buildings
  • 69 Units
  • Beach Grove Community
  • Greenbelt

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

697 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$510 per month

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 510
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Reso Association Amenities: Spa/Hot Tub, Pool, Play Area, Greenbelt
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Earthquake Insurance, Trash, Prop Mgmt, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Reso Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1987
  • Property Information Total #Units: 69
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Aliso
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Carp. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Carp. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Gas8: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Beach Grove
  • FlrWdw Coverings Laminate2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Cpt #12: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Pool4: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Play Area: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Greenbelt2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities SpaHot Tub: Yes
  • Style Cape Cod2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, LR
  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Cpt #1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Carp Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Unit 1 Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling(s)2: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Aliso
  • High School: Carp. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: Carp. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 003-920-036
  • Zoning: R-1

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2016
Closed on
Mar 9, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Karen Spechler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Murphy
Murphy King Real Estate
List Price
$605,000
Sold Price
$593,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-1.98%
Current Estimated Value
$1,024,372

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$431,372
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.51%
Original Mortgage
$438,000
Outstanding Balance
$346,560
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$677,812

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$461,487
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$461,487
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,100
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$593,000 First American Title Company
-- First American Title Company
$470,000 First American Title Company
-- First American Title Company
$649,000 Fidelity National Title
$405,000 Chicago Title Co
$269,000 Santa Barbara Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $438,000
Previous Owner $461,487
Previous Owner $300,000
Previous Owner $212,100
Closed $30,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/15/2016 04/15/16 Sold $593,000 -2.0% $415 / Sq Ft
03/06/2016 03/06/16 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2016 01/22/16 For Sale $605,000 -- $424 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $8,051 $701,983 $350,400 $351,583
2023 $8,051 $674,727 $336,795 $337,932
2022 $7,758 $661,498 $330,192 $331,306
2021 $7,601 $648,528 $323,718 $324,810
2020 $7,563 $641,879 $320,399 $321,480
2019 $7,403 $629,294 $314,117 $315,177
2018 $7,272 $616,956 $307,958 $308,998
2017 $7,134 $604,860 $301,920 $302,940
2016 $6,083 $512,486 $239,887 $272,599
2015 $6,021 $504,789 $236,284 $268,505
2014 $5,114 $440,000 $206,000 $234,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Karen Spechler

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Karen Spechler

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 689-2717

    Karen Spechler
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Debbie Murphy

    Murphy King Real Estate

    (805) 689-9696

    11 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Debbie Murphy
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 16-209

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 003-920-036

California Santa Barbara County Carpinteria 93013 Old Town Carpinteria

4523 Carpinteria Ave Unit B, Carpinteria, CA

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